Psalms 37:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.”
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“Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“By David. Do not fret because of evil doers, Be not envious against doers of iniquity,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 37:1 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 1:6Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously.
- Job 17:8The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless.
- Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- Psalms 73:3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- Proverbs 3:31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
- Proverbs 19:3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
- Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
- Proverbs 24:1Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
- Proverbs 24:19Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
- Ecclesiastes 8:13Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.
- Galatians 5:21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
- James 4:5Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
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